Platinum Jewelry Rules the Red Carpet at the 2012 Academy Awards

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hollywood's most important night of the year is forever captured in memory and this year's Oscar hopefuls and VIPs reflected the timelessness of the event with their choice of jewelry.  Platinum, the precious metal that never changes color nor fades, ruled the red carpet at the 2012 Academy Awards this evening. From Natalie Portman and Cameron Diaz's diamond necklaces, to Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lopez's drop earrings, Hollywood's leading actresses chose to showcase their jewels in naturally white platinum settings that truly enhance the brilliance of diamonds and colored gemstones.  Platinum is the ideal choice for life's most unforgettable moments.

Following is a list of stars who celebrated tonight's achievements in PLATINUM:

Jennifer Lopez
-Platinum and diamond drop earrings by Lorraine Schwartz
-Platinum and diamond rings by Lorraine Schwartz

Angelina Jolie
-Platinum and cushion-cut diamond drop earrings (20 carats) by Neil Lane
-Platinum and cushion-cut diamond ring (15 carats) by Neil Lane
-Pair of platinum and diamond pins worn on the back of her waist (25 carats) by Neil Lane

Cameron Diaz
-Platinum and emerald-cut diamond necklace by Tiffany & Co.
-Platinum and bezel-set diamond stud earrings by Tiffany & Co.
-Platinum and round diamond Dome ring by Tiffany & Co.

Rooney Mara
-Platinum and diamond ring with a miniature portrait circa 1910 by Fred Leighton

Penelope Cruz
-Platinum and pear-shape diamond necklace (56 carats) by Chopard
-Platinum and diamond cluster earrings (15 carats) by Chopard
-Platinum and fancy-shape diamond line bracelet (43 carats) by Chopard

Natalie Portman
-Platinum and diamond v-shaped cluster necklace by Harry Winston
-Platinum and oval diamond drop earrings (5.76 carats each) by Harry Winston

Brooklyn Decker (Elton John party)
-Platinum and pear-shape diamond drop earrings (9 carats) set in a pave diamond frame by Chopard
-Platinum and oval-shape diamond line bracelet (35 carats) by Chopard

Shailene Woodley
-Platinum and diamond wire drop earrings by Harry Winston

Nina Dobrev (Elton John party)
-Platinum and diamond cluster earrings (13 carats) by Chopard
-Platinum and diamond cuff (18 carats) by Chopard

Octavia Spencer
-Platinum and diamond briolette chandelier earrings (20 carats) by Neil Lane
-Platinum and diamond cocktail ring by Neil Lane

Kristen Wiig
-Two wide platinum and diamond bracelets by Neil Lane
-Platinum ring with diamonds, emerald and ruby by Neil Lane
-Platinum and diamond eternity bands by Neil Lane
-Platinum and diamond chandelier earrings by Neil Lane

Maya Rudolph
-Platinum and diamond bracelets by Neil Lane
-Platinum and diamond cluster earrings by Neil Lane
-Platinum and diamond cocktail ring by Neil Lane

Missi Pyle
-Platinum and pear-shaped diamond chandelier earrings (16 carats) by Chopard
-Platinum and fancy-shaped diamond necklace featuring over 80 white diamonds (34 carats) by Chopard
-Platinum and five-row diamond ring (9 carats) by Chopard.

Tina Fey
-Platinum earrings with sixteen oval cut blue sapphires (47.36 carats) and sixteen mixed shape emeralds (2.94 carats) by Bulgari
-Platinum ring with sapphire (15.10 carats), emeralds (3.60 carats), and baguette diamonds (0.66 carats) by Bulgari

About Platinum Jewelry
Platinum is the ideal choice for red carpet jewelry because it holds diamonds and precious gemstones more securely than any other metal. It is not only the highest quality metal, but its density makes it one of the most durable and enduring precious metals. Platinum is also naturally white, unlike white gold, which means it will not cast any tint onto a diamond or gemstone, allowing the stone's genuine color to sparkle brightly.

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SOURCE Platinum Guild International